Amp annealer review "picture heavy"

[rick357]

Yes, plain and simple, I want the machine to present something like:
Run .308 Lapua?
Y=GO

N=
Select Caliber:
Select Brass Make:
Neck Turned: 0, 1, 2, 3 Thou
Store

GO

I could give a cr*p whether is is program 30, or 43, or 68!

Enjoy the machine. I'll wait until it has a simple built in interface.

Ok, I just want to follow your train of thought. Firstly, you want "upgrades" such as a menu driven interface. You don't want to look up data (and maybe press the button more than once). A magic database that will input any and all variables for you. (Sounds like more mouse clicks than button pushes.)

Then you don't want the complication of a fully automatic (turn table perhaps?) unit. But, you do like the idea of adding some sort of automatic lever system to put the cases in and out of the machine.

Then, you say that all of these "upgrades" might not be worth it because of the use of the machine might be limited. Oh, and I almost forgot, it's too expensive for you.

Have I missed anything?

Well, for those of us who actually have one. And have used it. Here's my thoughts. It's the easiest thing I've ever used. After I sent off my samples and got my results, I have one setting for each of the two (yes, only 2) cases that I anneal (soon to be 3). (I guess the "upgrade" thingy above is a moot point.)

It is really fast. Really no need to "speed it up" with magical mechanical devices like levers and auto feeders to bugger things up.

There's no propellant needed to heat things up. As I am also a radio enthusiast, I can appreciate the power of electricity to warm things. This thing is just like one of my tube amplifiers. Sweet!!

Now, I know it's pricey. Almost $1500 is not for everyone. But neither are $10k rifle builds. But this thing has got to be the coolest (sorry for the unintended pun) thing I have purchased yet for this hobby. ymmv

 

[Rstjean]

I guess everyone is free to there opinion. Thanks Rick

 

[Chargerguy]

I just annealed 50 7mm Rem Mag cases tonight. This was my first time using the AMP annealer. Wow was that ever quick and painless. Yeah it was a little inconvenient having to go online to lookup the program number, but that was by far the worst part, and really should only be required once. It was much quicker than I expected. Running 2 grips seems like the way to go. As soon as a case was done annealing, out it came with one hand, and in one went with the other. I was rarely able to have the next case ready to go in before the current one was done annealing. I blame that on my left hand. I'm gonna time myself for fun next time.

 

[6MT]

Now you need to send in a sample to see if any changes are needed. Let us know how the neck tension is when you seat.

 

[mikeelliot]

Man I need to upgrade my Annealing machine...